The new Southern Cross Coin Collection draws inspiration from the powerful symbols of Oceania.
When it comes to the stars that rule our skies, there is no constellation more recognisable—or that captures our national identity better—than the Southern Cross.
High Relief Design
Utilising a stunning ‘high relief’ feature in its intricate design, the coin also features the iconic Kangaroo and Emu against the vast Australian outback, heads titled in unison toward the Southern Cross in the night sky.
This high relief feature, achieved using world-class production techniques, sees the intricate design elegantly raised up to 1.5 mm above the surface.
Those techniques involve using compressed fine powder to achieve the desired finish, which results in virtually no waste metal generated during the process.
The range is the perfect accompaniment to ABC Mint’s exclusive Untamed Landscapes coin collection—in which each design features a famed Oceanic species, including The Crocodile, The Kiwi, The Thorny Lizard, The Kangaroo and The Sailfish.
The Kangaroo and Emu, which feature on the Southern Cross Coin Collection, symbolise a nation moving forward. Together, the series not only captures Australia's national identity but also its place in the world, anchored by the constellation that has guided us for centuries.
